12 Questions
What is the main purpose of Machiavelli's work 'The Prince'?
To advise rulers on how to gain and maintain power
According to Machiavelli, what type of qualities should a ruler possess?
A ruler should be strong as a lion and shrewd as a fox
What is Machiavelli's view on a ruler keeping their word and living with integrity?
Machiavelli believes a ruler should sometimes mislead the people and lie to opponents
What is Machiavelli's view on what is morally right versus what is politically effective?
Machiavelli believes a ruler should prioritize political effectiveness over moral righteousness
What does Machiavelli suggest a ruler must do in order to accomplish great things?
A ruler must be crafty enough to gain the trust of others
What is the primary focus of Machiavelli's work 'The Prince'?
The practical advice for rulers to gain and maintain power
What language did Dante write in, breaking away from the tradition of using Latin?
Italian
Which Renaissance writer is often referred to as the father of Renaissance humanism?
Petrarch
What form of poetry did Petrarch primarily write in?
Sonnets
Which work is Boccaccio best known for?
Decameron
What event led to the character Laura's death in Petrarch's sonnets?
$14^{th}$ century plague
In what setting do the characters of the Decameron tell their stories?
A rural villa
Explore how Renaissance writers like Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio shaped the literary landscape with their use of vernacular language and focus on self-expression. Discover the techniques and trends that these writers initiated which are still relevant in modern writing today.
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